Health Update...

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I have no idea why I am waiting to share the really big news, but it just does not seem to be the right timing. With this being said... I do want to share that even though I am still fighting post-op gallbladder issues after my surgery last December, which has me concerned...my heart on the other hand has improved. For those who do not know, I was diagnosed with Congestive Heart Failure about 5 or 6 years ago. (Can't remember exact date.) Even though my heart has failed twice since the original diagnosis, I have worked hard to follow doctors orders by taking my medication, doing walking for exercise, and losing 23 pounds. When I was first diagnosed my ejection fraction was only at 20%. A normal percentage runs between 60% and 70%... Anything under 30% is considered critical. It has fluxuated a few times over the last few years, but it has been holding steady at 35%, for the last couple of years. Since I moved back to Florida, and got a roof over my head; I have been able to stabilize my health, except with the above mentioned... I had an ultrasound done on my heart last month, and I am happy to report that my ejection fraction has risen to 45%. I was ecstatic!!! I was told that my diligent daily walks, taking my medications as prescribed, and getting 23 pounds off of me, played a huge roll in the improvement of the blood flow to my heart. Of course I must give Jesus credit too.